Ingredients
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1 1/2 lbs lean hamburger
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1 (1 ounce) packet hidden valley ranch dressing mix
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6 tablespoons barbecue sauce, more if needed and see note
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1/2 lb bacon
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3 slices marbled cheddar cheese
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1 onion, thinly sliced
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6 lettuce leaves
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3 slices tomatoes
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3 tablespoons mayonnaise
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3 tablespoons prepared creamy ranch salad dressing
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3 hamburger buns, lightly toasted
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1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
Instructions
- In bowl, mix together the hamburger and dressing mix packet well.
- Shape into 3 patties, set in fridge to chill and firm up.
- Meanwhile, in large frying pan, cook bacon sprinkling with the pepper on both sides, drain grease saving 1-2 Tbl.
- Set bacon aside wrapped in paper towel.
- Fry hamburgers in same pan with a little bacon grease til done.
- Coat with bbq sauce, top with cheddar slices, cover, heat til cheese is melted. Place on bottom buns, top with bacon, onion, lettuce and tomato.
- Mix the prepared dressing with the mayo and spread on top buns, place on top.
- *Note: I always use Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce. Other bbq sauces might not work well.